16 h. ago First Minister rules out providing extra cash to tackle Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

John Swinney told Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson it is "the responsibility of individual local authorities to manage their own budgets'.

Politics

19 h. ago Improvements noted at previously under fire children's home in Ayrshire

Bosses at the South Ayrshire Council-owned 28 Cunningham Place were told last year to take “urgent and decisive” action to improve service delivery.

Society

19 h. ago Stay of execution for Dumfries and Galloway nursery which was due to close after summer

One member said the move to close Drummore Early Learning Centre without councillor approval had caused 'immeasurable damage' to the local authority.

Politics

20 h. ago Kirkcudbright Bridge closure raised with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson and South Scotland MSP Emma Harper have brought the matter to Mr Swinney's attention.

Politics

20 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'extreme' risk of wildfires as dry spell continues

The sunshine and dry weather has created tinderbox conditions in the countryside, leading to an increased possibility of wildfires.

Events

37 h. ago Former Tory Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to be given place in House of Lords

The ex-MP for Dumfries and Galloway is expected to be given a peerage in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list.

Society

42 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council workers could strike in dispute over pay

Unison union officials say more than 90 per cent of members who took part in a consultation are in favour of striking.

Economics

42 h. ago Working group to tackle road safety issues of asylum seekers on busy Dumfries and Galloway road

Concerns have been raised over “a number of very near misses” involving the residents of the Mercure Hotel walking on the A710 on the outskirts of Dumfries.

Events

65 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council officials had 'no alternative' but to close Kirkcudbright Bridge

Locals had just one hour’s notice that the crossing was to be shut to vehicles due to safety concerns about the condition of the structure.

Politics

65 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway bus drivers consider strike action over pay dispute

Stagecoach West Scotland drivers who are members of the Unite union are being balloted on industrial action.

Events

5 d. ago Former civil engineer with Dumfries and Galloway Council 'raised Kirkcudbright Bridge concerns years ago'

Alan Johnstone, who was the principal engineer responsible for council owned bridges, says he had been investigating the possibility of a new bridge before his retirement.

Politics

5 d. ago WH Smith name set to disappear from two Dumfries and Galloway town centres

The firm has sold all 480 of its high street branches to Modella Capital, with stores set to be rebranded as TG Jones.

Events

5 d. ago Support scheme for Dumfries and Galloway youngsters with complex needs axed due to council cuts

Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre had used council funding to provide a Summer of Play scheme, which parents and carers can apply to for support during the school holidays.

Politics

5 d. ago Part of key Dumfries and Galloway road to close this weekend for resurfacing

The A75 at Drummore Roundabout will be closed from tonight until Monday - and again for four nights next week.

Politics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway councillor hits out at 'revolting' human faeces being dumped in A75 laybys

Castle Douglas and Crocketford Councillor Pauline Drysdale believes there are at least three stop-off points along the A75 where human excrement has been ditched.

Events

6 d. ago Team of GPs withdraw from plan to take on Dumfries and Galloway medical practice

A group of doctors operating as Blue Lotus have stepped back from their plan to take on the Southern Machars Practice.

Politics

6 d. ago New figures reveal Dumfries and Galloway's property hot spots and not spots

Professional house buying firm Property Solvers have crunched the numbers to find out how long it takes homes to sell.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to down tools over pay dispute

Members of the Unite, Unison and GMB Scotland unions have voted for strike action after rejecting the latest pay offer.

Economics

6 d. ago Ongoing closure of historic Dumfries and Galloway landmarks raised at Holyrood

A number of Historic Environment Scotland sites in the region have been partially or completely closed to the public for some time.

Politics

6 d. ago Two schools in Kirkcudbright closed as burst water pipe floods part of golf course

Large parts of Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway are without water due to the problem.

Events